Undoubtedly, technological progress has moved very far in recent years, and unmanned vehicles, robotic surgeons and space probes on Mars are no longer surprised.
Nevertheless, to some of the technologies announced in science fiction films, we are still far away. Although, perhaps, there are concepts and even the first achievements, it is not profitable for pundits to demonstrate them all at once.
So, for example, the ideas of cars and phones of the future are planned for decades to come, but they are gradually thrown to the mass market in order to manage to hit the jackpot on each new line.
Today we will get acquainted with 10 modern technologies that we can only observe in science fiction films, although they have long been heard.
10. Organs grown in the laboratory
The probability of printing organs on special printers, growing them in laboratory conditions on other living organisms is already being considered.
So, scientists from Edinburgh introduced cells to laboratory mice, after which they were able to form a functional thymus. This technology is very necessary for humanity, since the line for transplantation is constantly growing, and many do not live to see the cherished transplant. And the prices for the procedure are sky-high.
Let's hope that the ability to grow organs in artificial conditions will soon become real for most of the planet's inhabitants.
9. Homing bullets
Such a dangerous technology, frankly, will not bring much benefit in reality, because the life of real people is not Call of Duty. In virtual reality, it’s very convenient to walk with weapons that independently recognize and shoot the enemy, and “smart” bullets always reach the goal. Neither wind, nor humidity, nor magnetic fields, nor gravity interferes with them.
Scientists dream that snipers of the future will only be able to pull the trigger - and the bullet will do the "dirty thing" on its own. So scientists from the US Department of Defense have already presented the EXACTO project: a bullet that is independently aimed at an object at a distance of up to 2 km. Even a beginner can use a rifle with such a system.
8. Bionic eyes
We are on the verge of a grand opening! Scientists have already managed to test on the 80-year-old Englishman the latest implant Argus II, which can cure blindness that has arisen against the background of age-related macular degeneration.
The cost of the sample is neither more nor less than 150 thousand dollars. But this returns the opportunity to see the blind man! The surgeon operating on the subject optimistically declares that the technology will improve and improve.
Argus II works on the principle of processing the video stream from the camera, which is attached to the glasses, at a certain frequency signals. The latter are transmitted to mini-electrodes fixed in healthy cells of the retina. So the signals enter the brain, which processes and makes it possible to see the picture.
7. Ion engines
We turn to the popular saga "Star Wars", which is full of various technologies of the future. We remember how the ubiquitous fighter could fly only 2 ion engines. It turns out that such mechanisms have already begun to be developed in real life, however, power is not enough yet.
So, the interplanetary station needs four days to gain speed up to 100 km per hour. The first prototype of such an ion engine was invented back in 1959 - NASA probes were equipped with it.
The mechanisms work as follows: the inert gas is displaced at high speeds, which allows acceleration at low thrust.
6. Laser weapons
What-what, and the military industry is developing by leaps and bounds. We again refer to Star Wars with their powerful Death Star.
Here is the United States Naval Research Directorate unveiling a project for a system that hits with laser beams. It was installed on the ship 5 years ago, and since then the crew has been doing exercises, striking 6 lasers (combined into one powerful coil with a power of 30 kW) of the target.
The price of one such shot is only $ 59, while one rocket can cost 759 thousand.
Other laser systems can even shoot down bombs, and yet for a couple of decades, such technologies were exclusively “cinematic”.
5. Electromagnetic Railguns
Fans of computer shooters or science fiction know what kind of magic railguns are based on an electromagnet. For our subscribers, we explain that such a system is a conglomerate of magnets that accelerate shells.
Recently, the Navy of America presented such a real railgun, the shells of which develop a speed exceeding the speed of sound by 7 times! It is also capable of hitting objects located at a distance of 180 km.
4. Invisible devices
The cult game Crysis introduced users to the nano-suit, in which you can become invisible. And science fiction films of all times and nations cherished a dream in which a person can escape from prying eyes at any moment.
Scientists at the University of Dallas conducted the first experiments with carbon thin sheets folded into micro-tubes. Such a design, which is noteworthy, does not reflect light, and it is it that explains such a phenomenon as an oasis (an empty area of sand).
Of course, from the point of view of the military industry, such suits are extremely uncomfortable, since they must be wet and very hot.
3. Bionic limbs
The idea of artificial arms and legs was considered in the cinema for decades: either pirate legs, then Edward Scissorhands blades, then a hook instead of a stump.
In the 21st century, technology has leaped forward - dentures are made of an alloy of titanium and carbon, which ensures their ease and ease of use. The price of the product reaches 45 thousand dollars.
And recently, scientists have developed bionic legs that can be controlled using brain impulses. So, mini-sensors are placed in the stump of the limb, which capture the pulses of muscle tissue and transmit signals to the brain.
2. Helicopters turning into airplanes
I wonder why such “transformers” are needed at all? The famous American Boeing designed a tiltrotor that behaves like a helicopter during takeoff and landing (the engines are fixed directly), and plans exactly like a turboprop plane (the engines lean forward).
The speed of the device can reach 446 km per hour, and it also demonstrates a solid flight range without the need for refueling (about 722 km).
1. Hoverboards
Lexus has developed a cool prototype of a flying board, which he called SLIDE. Such a nano-board moves with the help of superconductors, which are cooled by liquefied nitrogen, as well as magnets.
In general, the principle of movement is borrowed from Muggle trains, which, as we know, literally soar above the rails.
The concern has also created a luxurious skate park in Barcelona, placing special magnets underground. Here are just "hoverboards" will go on sale, apparently, not soon.
A couple of decades at such a pace, and all the fantastic movie devices will become an absolute reality. It is important at the same time not to be lazy and use your own resources of the body - otherwise it is not far from obesity (look at the Americans).